Side Project / Shared (2019)

No need to apologize, I just wanted to make sure you enjoy yourself and do not get in any trouble/yelled at!

 

Karen has been known to crack skulls lol

 

I appreciate it! Should have worded differently. Guess I'll pack up some stuff in the morning.

 

You can share on the parking lot of the brewery prior to opening as long as you are on the actual parking lot and not on the sidewalk. The Cellar on the other hand you are not legally allowed to share outside as they share their parking lot with the plaza that the lot sits behind. Maplewood has been enforcing a bit stricter lately.

I'll leave narddawg314 comment about bringing beer inside on such a crazy weekend alone since I haven't talked to Cory or Karen about how to handle it this specific weekend and I'll just say this. There's a lot of great beer to be had inside the business that supports the business.

Cheers,
Eric
The Line Guy

 

I shared some bottles on the picnic tables behind the brewery on a Sunday one time. It was PN8 weekend I think. We shared some pours with the staff and seemed kosher but that was a pretty chill release/day. Pretty much the opposite of what this week will be.

 

Last year during the Saturday BBT weekend some folks showed up and sat next to us at the long tables. They offered to share some nice bottles if we would share some BBT. We did as there was an amazing share of SP beers going on. They opened a Pufding Goggles and after a little while we were politely told that was not allowed, to finish it but not to open anymore. So inside just enjoy the Side Project special offerings. I can hardly wait!

 

@Ericstl6 thanks for keeping that line so orderly and efficient this afternoon. Made picking up some to go bottles a snap despite the crowd.

 

You can share bottles until the brewery opens. Once it opens then opening outside bottles is discouraged.

 

FYI, for those interested and trying to plan their days. I got to the cellar about 30 min after open. Sunsets was still readily available and 2pp. I suspect it will be busier the farther we get into the weekend but today was pretty easy.

 

They posted about 40 minutes ago that today was sold out.

I'm planning on getting there super early tomorrow, have to make the drive back afterwards.

 

This, I still expect Friday and Saturday to be a madhouse. Nice job on picking today! Smart move for those that could.

 

The difference though is that on those days both locations will be open.

 

thank you for the info, sir.

 

Thanks for the shout out. I feel like it went pretty well despite the crowd and the shitty weather.

 

Getting to the cellar Friday at open if anyone wants to share/split some bottles.. need to catch a flight back home at 4pm though.. let me know

 

Went around 8:30 last night and the crowd wasn’t bad at all. BBT and that new D were both great, plus a fresh squeezed in between was a nice palate cleanser. Looking forward to going back on Friday

 

How was D13 compared to some of the other vanilla forward ones in series?

 

It was my favorite, and probably my second favorite vanilla stout ever behind O.W.K. Super creamy, intense vanilla without being over the top or artificial, and while it's all bourbon barrels, I got a nice bit of rye spice to round it out.

 

I really liked it a lot, very nice and didn’t seem as boozy as others

 

Im so pumped to drink about 5 bottles this weekend.

 

That’s all you got? Challenge accepted.

 

Crowds were reasonable again last night at the Cellar. D13 and BBT were fantastic as advertised. Don't sleep on the chance to drink the kriek though. I though it was outstanding. One of the more interestingly funky noses I've come across. Missing the high acidity and bright tartness typical of SP but very flavorful, funky and easy drinking. I haven't tried my bottles of the base Coexpresionalism but I hope they are as good.

Hope everyone has fun this weekend.

 

Hitting the brewery tomorrow at opening if anyone wants to split bottles.

 

Based off your username, I’ll pass. (Sorry couldn’t resist)

 

I’ll be getting in to St. Louis (first time) on late Saturday afternoon - does anybody know what I can expect in regards to being able to get some of the more desirable bottles to go? I’m unfortunately not very familiar with how SP bottle releases work since I’ve never been, so just trying to figure out what to expect.

Will also be traveling with some Aslin stouts if anyone is interested.

 

Shoot me a PM. Hoping to make it at open too.

 

Ha, all good man. Saturday after Thanksgiving has been good for us the last few years

 

Hey man. Coming from Ohio tomorrow. I'm down to pitch in and split a bottle of BBT or D13..should be there around open at the cellar

 

Thanks for the insight! This definitely helps with game planning.

 

Anyone going down tomorrow or Sunday from the northern suburbs of IL let me know. Car is in shop and looking for a ride/car pool. I'd offer $ for gas/onsite bottles and thank you beers in return. Cheers all.

 

Why is there a line? At both locations, lol.

 

Seating is limited, especially at the cellar.

 

sunsets will sell out

 

What’s the etiquette on skipping the togo line to just drink?

 

Taunt respectfully as you pass.

 

it sounds like they are one and the same today. sunsets is over the bar at the brewery.

 

Is there actually any separate line in for bar only (no pick up / sunset / etc)?

 

What time is brewery open today? I can't find any info

 

1pm cst